Mesmerizing Old Towns

When you visit a new city, is your favorite part always the Old Town? From the medieval buildings to the car-free alleyways to the markets in the center squares, you’re mesmerized by the city’s historic heart. Here are three Old Towns you might have missed in Europe, plus one a lot farther away.

Photo: Promenade Hotel

Liepāja: Walk around green parks, Art Nouveau buildings, and long beaches in the Latvian city “where the wind is born.”